WHRO Public Media Awards 2025
WHRO Public Media Awards 2025
WHRO Public Media has been honored to win several awards recently. From journalism reports and television documentaries to services provided by our WHRO Education team, we are excited to be recognized.
“WHRO Public Media is committed to delivering outstanding content that enriches and educates our community. We are honored by these awards and nominations,” stated Bert Schmidt, president and CEO of WHRO.
Below is a list of our 2025 Awards
Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters
WHRO staff are finalists in three categories. Winners will be announced on Saturday, April 5.
Best Serious Feature
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A team at Virginia Commonwealth University is studying how the barrier islands off the Eastern Shore respond to changing climate conditions and the best strategies to protect them.
Best Sports Feature
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Fifty years ago the Monarchs men’s basketball team brought the school its first national championship through lightning fast offense and smothering defense.
Best Use of Sound
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Virginia is the only state that permanently bans all ex-felons from voting unless they receive an executive pardon.. Richard Walker uses his nonprofit – and cooking skills – to help other former felons win back their voting rights
